Students commit to their futures in the workforce or college

May 22, 2024 / Chiloquin Jr/Sr High School hosted its first College and Career Signing Day celebration Tuesday (May 21). The event, honoring seniors’ commitment to their future, was the first of what will be an annual tradition for the school’s graduates, said Chiloquin Principal Ruben Paschal.

“We wanted to highlight the success of our students in committing to their post-secondary plans, whether that’s attending college in the fall, taking up a trade or apprenticeship, or going into the workforce,” Paschal said. “This a day to celebrate the work they’ve done and how proud we are of them. I want to thank our seniors for being such great role models to our younger students, and I can't wait to see what great things they will achieve in the future.”

Fourteen seniors put pen to paper, signing their commitment to enter the workforce or attend college, as their classmates, Chiloquin staff, and family members watched and applauded. Career goals of the soon-to-be graduates include architect, nurse, physical therapist, accountant, music composer, technical writer for the CIA, and a police officer. Colleges they plan to attend include Ashworth College, Southern Oregon University, Lane Community College, Southwestern Community College, Klamath Community College, Butte College, and Portland State University.

The event included keynote speeches by Klamath County Circuit Court Judge Alycia Kersey and Chiloquin alumni and Shae Scott, who now works for the Klamath Tribes.